The Texas Catholic Herald

December 10, 2024

Catholic conference empowers parents to understand, discuss sexuality with children

By offering inspiring resources and practical guidance, Family Life Ministry aims to empower families to have meaningful conversations about human sexuality rooted in faith and truth.

December 10, 2024

MFAH's immersive exhibit brings Notre Dame to Houston

A new special immersive exhibit of meticulously crafted projections of Notre Dame at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH) lets Catholics and non-Catholics alike have the chance to view the iconic church up close and in Houston.

December 10, 2024

DAVILA: Connecting teens through Advent

Advent is a season of hope, reflection and anticipation — a time for preparing our hearts to welcome Jesus at Christmas. For teens, this season can often get lost in the shuffle of exams, social activities and the lure of holiday distractions.

December 10, 2024

VENCES: Origin and meaning of ‘piñatas’ and posadas

Did you know that piñatas and the tradition of Las Posadas have a deeper meaning during Christmas and beyond? Here's what they mean.

December 10, 2024

Christmas consistory: Big crowds, festive air join Cardinal DiNardo and well-wishers of new cardinals

Among the red hats of the College of Cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica was Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, Archbishop of Galveston-Houston, who attended the Dec. 7 consistory and witnessed the historic event.

December 10, 2024

Filipino 'Simbang Gabi' Christmas tradition returns Dec. 12

On Dec. 12, some of the 50,000 Filipino Catholics in the Archdiocese will begin celebrating Simbang Gabi, a beloved Filipino Christmas tradition that consists of a novena of Masses held in anticipation of the Nativity and to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary.

December 4, 2024

Proclaiming Holy Year, pope says it is time to strengthen and share hope

"The time has come for a new Jubilee when once more the Holy Door will be flung open to invite everyone to an intense experience of the love of God that awakens in hearts the sure hope of salvation in Christ," Pope Francis said in a document formally proclaiming the Holy Year 2025.

December 4, 2024

Pope to open Holy Door at Rome prison at beginning of Jubilee 2025

Two days after opening the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica to inaugurate the Holy Year 2025, Pope Francis will travel to a Rome prison to open a Holy Door as a "tangible sign of the message of hope" for people in prisons around the world, the Vatican announced.

December 4, 2024

Preparations begin for opening Holy Doors at Vatican, Rome basilicas

Hours after the last visitors and pilgrims left St. Peter's Basilica for the day, a chisel clanged and dust flew as a group of prelates chanted their prayers before a simple wall marked with a cross.

December 4, 2024

Vatican norms for Jubilee indulgence include pilgrimage, penance, service

Pilgrims passing through the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica during the Holy Year 2025, going to confession, receiving Communion and praying for the intentions of the pope can receive an indulgence, but so can inmates in prison and those who work to defend human life or assist migrants and refugees.